Afrothismia pusilla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
1324945
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sainge & Kenfack
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 68: 594 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337399
Common Names
- Afrothismia pusilla
- Pusillous Afrothismia
- Pusillous False Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Afrothismia pusilla (also called Dwarf afrothismia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in South Africa. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Afrothismia pusilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Afrothismia pusilla has small, white flowers, which are followed by small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small, with two small, pointed cotyledons.
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Afrothismia pusilla can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will usually germinate in 1 - 3 months at 15°C. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Where to Find Afrothismia pusilla
Afrothismia pusilla can be found in the mountains of Cameroon.
Afrothismia pusilla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Afrothismia pusilla?
Afrothismia pusilla
What is the common name of Afrothismia pusilla?
Pusilla
What is the natural habitat of Afrothismia pusilla?
Tropical forests of Africa
Species in the Afrothismia genus
Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis,
Species in the Burmanniaceae family
Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,
References
David Kenfack (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kenfack' in the authors string.
Moses Nsanyi Sainge (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sainge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77133544-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.